How Texans could be affected by sequester

Here are some of the services and budget amounts the White House says Texas could lose this year if the sequester goes into effect.

By By Hearst Washington Bureau and San Antonio Express-News

on February 25, 2013 10:30 AM

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The Joint Base San Antonio system, which includes Fort Sam Houston, has 20,000 civilian workers who could be furloughed when the federal budget sequester begins Friday. Fort Sam is facing a $26 million reduction. The sequester calls for $2.4 billion in reductions affecting 34,734 jobs at Army installations alone — the most of any state.

Here are some of the services and budget amounts the White House says Texas could lose this year if the sequester goes into effect. less

The Joint Base San Antonio system, which includes Fort Sam Houston, has 20,000 civilian workers who could be furloughed when the federal budget sequester begins Friday. Fort Sam is facing a $26 million ... more

Photo: Billy Calzada, San Antonio Express-News

The Joint Base San Antonio system, which includes Fort Sam Houston... Photo-3070603.57395 - San Antonio Express-News

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Education: $67.8 million for primary and secondary education, potentially affecting the jobs of 930 teachers and aides. About $51 million for Education for Children with Disabilities.

Education: $67.8 million for primary and secondary education, potentially affecting the jobs of 930 teachers and aides. About $51 million for Education for Children with Disabilities.

Photo: JERRY LARA, San Antonio Express-News

Education: $67.8 million for primary and secondary education,... Photo-2871488.57395 - San Antonio Express-News

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College aid: Around 4,720 fewer low-income students would receive college aid, and around 1,450 fewer students will get work-study jobs.

College aid: Around 4,720 fewer low-income students would receive college aid, and around 1,450 fewer students will get work-study jobs.

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

College aid: Around 4,720 fewer low-income students would receive... Photo-3990358.57395 - San Antonio Express-News

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Head Start: Services would be eliminated for about 4,800 children.

Head Start: Services would be eliminated for about 4,800 children.

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Head Start: Services would be eliminated for about 4,800 children. Photo-4226587.57395 - San Antonio Express-News

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Environment: $8,467,000 for clean water and air quality, along with prevention of pollution from pesticides and hazardous waste. $2,235,000 in grants for fish and wildlife protection.

Environment: $8,467,000 for clean water and air quality, along with prevention of pollution from pesticides and hazardous waste. $2,235,000 in grants for fish and wildlife protection.

Photo: BOB OWEN, San Antonio Express-News

Environment: $8,467,000 for clean water and air quality, along... Photo-3689116.57395 - San Antonio Express-News

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Law Enforcement: About $1,103,000 cut from Justice Assistance Grants.

Law Enforcement: About $1,103,000 cut from Justice Assistance Grants.

Law Enforcement: About $1,103,000 cut from Justice Assistance... Photo-2804047.57395 - San Antonio Express-News

Vaccines for children: $665,000 for vaccinations for measles,... Photo-1485116.57395 - San Antonio Express-News

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Public health: $2,402,000 to help upgrade the ability to respond to public health threats, including infectious diseases and natural disasters. $6,750,000 in grants to help prevent and treat substance abuse. $1,146,000 for HIV tests. less

Public health: $2,402,000 to help upgrade the ability to respond to public health threats, including infectious diseases and natural disasters. $6,750,000 in grants to help prevent and treat substance abuse. ... more

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Public health: $2,402,000 to help upgrade the ability to respond... Photo-3771403.57395 - San Antonio Express-News

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STOP Violence Against Women program: Up to $543,000 for services to victims of domestic violence.

STOP Violence Against Women program: Up to $543,000 for services to victims of domestic violence.

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STOP Violence Against Women program: Up to $543,000 for services... Photo-1684290.57395 - San Antonio Express-News

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Nutrition assistance for Seniors: $3,557,000 to provide meals for seniors.

Nutrition assistance for Seniors: $3,557,000 to provide meals for seniors.